Manufaktuuri kindergarten, Tallinn

The Architects’ JournalManufaktuuri kindergarten, Tallinn An open international contest is being held for a new net zero carbon kindergarten in Tallinn’s Manufaktuuri quarter [Deadline: 27 June 2024] The post Manufaktuuri kindergarten, Tallinn appeared first on The Architects’ JournalMerlin Fulcher

Minister: unpopular pylon installations a ‘necessity’ but Whitehall will seek to minimise impact

Powerlines needed to drive the UK’s transition to net zero carbon will have to be built in unpopular places, but the government hopes it can minimise the disruption, a minister has said. The post Minister: unpopular pylon installations a ‘necessity’ but Whitehall will seek to minimise impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

​Investec provides £14m loan for net zero carbon Bristol office

Completed in December 2023, 1000 Aztec West office is an all-electric building, powered by renewable energy.

HS2 seeks zero carbon power supply in £760M contract

HS2 Ltd has signalled its intention to procure a £760M contract for the provision of zero carbon energy along the entire High Speed 2 (HS2) route. The post HS2 seeks zero carbon power supply in £760M contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

South Ken ZEN+, London

The Architects’ JournalSouth Ken ZEN+, London The Exhibition Road Cultural Group is seeking a consultant for the initial steps of its ambitious programme to make London’s museums quarter in South Kensington zero carbon [Deadline: 4 March 2024] The post South Ken ZEN+, London appeared first on The Architects’ JournalMerlin Fulcher

The B1M - How Construction Technology Could Solve The Climate Emergency, 04112019

How construction, with the help of cutting-edge digital twin technology, could play a key role in solving the climate emergency Digital twin technology for buildings is available and in use on real projects right now. Find out more about how IES' digital twin technology is being used to achieve zero carbon targets and to help fight the climate emergency. (Visit https://www.iesve.com/digital-twins)

Future Unity - Germany's new Nuclear Fusion Reactor SHOCKS the entire Industry, 12062022

For decades, Nuclear Fusion technology has appeared to be just out of reach, yet the reward is so great that billions of dollars continue to flow into the field. However, Germany's foremost plasma research facility has set a new record with its new Nuclear Fusion Reactor, demonstrating that we are moving closer to the wonderful objective of fusion power - an almost endless source of clean, renewable energy

OCC - Can Seaweed save the world, 06052022

This video looks at whether seaweed and kelp farming can save the planet and curb emissions. Seaweed farming has existed for centuries but it only recently has come into the spotlight in the imperial core for its potential to grow food and animal feed as well as suck thousands of tons of carbon dioxide and emissions out of the air. Seaweed farming could be an essential tool in mitigating emissions and drawing down millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and back into the earth.

McKinsey & Company - Preparing for energy transition in infrastructure - Voices on Infrastructure July 2021

This issue explores sustainability in infrastructure and 4 themes are considered: - Building a more resilient electric grid - Increasing sustainability in Engineering and Construction - Accelerating the adoption of novel technologies - Assessing the opportunities in decarbonising oil, gas and chemicals Over the past 18 months we have seen an acceleration of societal, policy, and investor pressures on industry to shift away from fossil fuel–based energy and toward a zero-carbon economy

Greater London Authority - The London Plan 2021

The Mayor of London describes the London Plan as "one of the most crucial documents for our city, and what it contains shapes how London evolves and develops over coming years" The new London Plan planning blueprint, adopted in March, defines a tall building as anything over six storeys (18m) and includes requirements for boroughs to identify areas where they should be built in their local plans

Can net zero carbon targets be helped by a change in tax such as VAT to zero for refurbishment and reuse and 20% on new build?